From its headwaters in the Tibetan Plateau, the river runs through Southwest China (where it is officially called the Lancang River), Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and southern Vietnam. The extreme seasonal variations in flow and the presence of rapids and waterfalls in the Mekong make navigation difficult.

2025年1月30日 · Rising in southeastern Qinghai province, China, it flows through the eastern part of the Tibet Autonomous Region and Yunnan province, after which it forms part of the international border between Myanmar (Burma) and Laos, as well as between Laos and Thailand. The river then flows through Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam before draining into the ...

Explore the profound significance of the Mekong River to Laos and its people, from historical roots to economic sustenance. Delve into the cultural rituals, agricultural importance, and trade routes that shape the heart of Laos along the Mekong's meandering waters.

2021年6月23日 · The Mekong River is Southeast Asia’s longest river, covering approximately 4,900 kilometers from its source in China’s Tibetan Plateau to its mouth in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. It drains six countries with its drainage basin spanning 795,000 square kilometers.

2015年1月17日 · One of the most popular things to do in Laos is to take a slow boat down a portion of the Mekong River. The usual trip starts at the Thai-Laos border in the Laos town Huay-Xai, and from here it is a two day trip, ending in Luang Prabang, Laos (which I think is the coolest name ever for a town!).

2021年1月30日 · A Luxury River Cruise Down the Mekong Is the Best Way to See Laos. The Mekong River is the lifeline of Southeast Asia, and the best way to explore it is via a traditional teak boat that...

6 天之前 · The scenery along the Mekong River in Laos varies quite a bit, from forest and scrubland on hills to even some low mountains. Shores along the river are often rocky and sandy, with only occasionally signs of life a little above the waterline.

2016年12月23日 · A journey along the Mekong River in Laos is a must-have experience for any Laos tour, offering a legendary and unforgettable adventure through the heart of this land-locked country. Let the Mekong River guide you on an extraordinary journey, where legends come to life and cherished memories are made.

Weaving 4,800 km from its icy headwaters on the Tibetan Plateau, the river flows through steep canyons of China (the upper basin), through Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam (the lower basin), fanning out across the tropical lowlands of the Mekong Delta then draining into the South China Sea.

In the north, Laos shares the 235 kilometer-long Mekong River border with Myanmar. The country’s plentiful water resources and mountainous terrain enable it to produce and export large quantities of hydroelectric energy.